Kulbhushan Jadhav Case Verdict Updates: The International Court of Justice further said that Kulbhushan Jadhav's execution should remain suspended until Pakistan effectively reviews and reconsiders the conviction/sentence

The International Court of Justice today ruled in favour to India in the case of former Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav who had been sentenced to death by a Pakistani Military court on charges of "espionage and terrorism". In its ruling, the Hague-based court affirmed Mr Jadhav's right to consular access and called on Pakistan to review and reconsider his conviction and sentence.

The court further said that Mr Jadhav's execution should remain suspended until Pakistan effectively reviews and reconsiders the conviction/sentence. The court also recognised Pakistan's breach of the Vienna Convention. The session today was held under the presidency of Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf.

Kulbhushan Jadhav was arrested by Pakistan the March 2016 and accused of "espionage". A year later, a Pakistani military court sentenced him to death. A month later, India took Pakistan to the world court and Mr Jadhav's execution was stayed in May 2017. India asserts that Mr Jadhav was kidnapped from Iran, where he had business interests after retiring from the Navy. India also accused Pakistan of denying him consular access in violation of the Vienna Convention.

In December 2017, Mr Jadhav's meeting with his wife and mother was allowed by Pakistani authorities. India accused Pakistan of harassing them on their visit to Islamabad. In February, the ICJ held a four-day public hearing in the case.

Here are highlights on the Kulbhushan Jadhav case verdict:

Jul 17, 2019

22:47 (IST)

I welcome the ICJ verdict.

My thoughts tonight are with #KulbhushanJadhav , alone in a prison cell in Pakistan & with his distraught family for whom this verdict brings a rare moment of relief, joy & renewed hope, that he will one day be free to return to his home in India 🇮🇳

"Pakistan's new prime minister had said it was a naya Pakistan. A new Pakistan will not be built by merely giving interviews, he will have to do something (to build naya Pakistan). He will have to take initiative," says Sachin Kale, Kulbhushan Jadhav's friend

Jul 17, 2019

19:55 (IST)

We welcome the ruling by the International Court of Justice in the #KulbhushanJhadhav case. This is a big win for India & we will continue to pray for his early return.

The International Court Of Justice also rejected remedies sought by India, including annulment of Mr Jadhav's conviction, his release, and and repatriation.

Jul 17, 2019

19:22 (IST)

World Court Judges Voted 15 To 1 In Favour Of India

The court found by 15 votes to 1 that Pakistan had breached Jadhav's rights under the Vienna convention on consular relations. Even judge from China voted in favour of India. The lone dissenting judge was from Pakistan

Jul 17, 2019

19:20 (IST)

India Hails The Ruling As A "Complete Victory"

"By ordering Pakistan to follow the Vienna Convention this is a complete victory for us. This opens up the possibility of consular access and a retrial in a civilian court," a government official was quoted as saying by AFP.

"If Pakistan wants improved relations it should set him free and give him safe passage back to us."

Jul 17, 2019

19:18 (IST)

"I warmly welcome the ICJ judgment staying the execution of Kulbhushan Jadhav & granting consular access to India. Truth and justice prevails. This son of our soil must be back soon with his family," Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweets

Jul 17, 2019

19:16 (IST)

Former Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj Reacts To The World Court's Verdict

I wholeheartedly welcome the verdict of International Court of Justice in the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav. It is a great victory for India. /1

"International Court of Justice has directed Pakistan to grant consular access to #KulbhushanJadhav. It is no doubt a big victory for India," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is quoting as saying by news agency ANI

Jul 17, 2019

18:55 (IST)

Indian legal team at the International Court of Justice in The Hague

Jul 17, 2019

18:53 (IST)

World Court Rejects Pakistan's Objections To Admissibility Of India's Application

"Pakistan's objection based on 'clean-hands' doctrine must be rejected," says Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf, President of the Court reading the verdict.

"Pakistan has not explained how any of the wrongful acts allegedly committed by India may have prevented Pak from fulfilling its obligation," the court says.